Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) reported significant options trading today, with a total of 267,940 contracts exchanged, representing about 26.8 million underlying shares—approximately 76% of its average daily volume of 35.3 million shares over the past month. Notably, 14,182 contracts of the $200 strike put option expiring on March 27, 2026, accounted for roughly 1.4 million underlying shares.
Altria Group Inc (MO) also experienced high activity, with 67,403 contracts traded, or about 6.7 million underlying shares, which is 66.2% of its average monthly trading volume of 10.2 million shares. A particularly active option was the $66 strike call option, with 15,952 contracts or approximately 1.6 million underlying shares traded.
Eli Lilly (LLY) saw options trading volume of 18,822 contracts, equating to around 1.9 million underlying shares, which is 64.7% of its average daily volume of 2.9 million shares. The $1060 strike call option expiring on April 17, 2026, saw 1,337 contracts trade, representing approximately 133,700 underlying shares.
